Relatives of 9/11 Victims Say Military Commissions Undermine American Justice

NEW YORK - In the wake of reports that the Obama
administration is considering that Khalid Sheik Mohammed, alleged mastermind of
the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center, be prosecuted in a
military tribunal, September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows, a national
organization of more than 200 relatives of victims of the 9/11 attacks issue
the following statement:

As
Americans directly and tragically affected by the 9/11 attacks, we are deeply
troubled by the news that the White House is considering reversing Attorney
General Holder's decision to hold the trial of the Khalid Sheik Mohammed in
civilian court. The rule of law is the lynch-pin of our way of life, a way of
life tens of thousands have died to protect. Civilian trials in
federal courts have resulted in hundreds of successful terrorism prosecutions
whereas military commissions are an illegitimate system that undermine the rule
of law. We call upon the President to restore the rule of law to our democracy.

This
statement can be attributed to Donna O’Connor, a spokesperson for the
group.

Peaceful Tomorro­ws is an organization
founded by family members of those killed
on September 11th who have united to turn
our grief into action for peace. By developing
and advocating nonviolent options and
actions in the pursuit of justice, we
hope to break the cycles of violence engendered
by war and terrorism. Acknowledging our
common experience with all people affected
by violence throughout the world, we work
to create a safer and more peaceful world
for everyone.

Further

In further proof U.S. cops are out of control - cue LAPD killing a homeless man - comes Cleveland's WTF response to a lawsuit by the family of Tamir Rice, shot dead in a park for playing with a toy gun. His death, says the city, was "directly and proximately caused by (his) failure to exercise due care to avoid injury.” To wit: He's to blame for his own murder because he didn't understand he was in the wrong body. The kind that gets shot - the black kind.